3919 - PLASTICS AND ARTICLES - EU Trade

The main extra-EU suppliers of PLASTICS AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip and other flat shapes, of plastics, whether or not in rolls are 🇨🇳 China, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom. 🇨🇳 China leads with 24.9% of total imports (€2.1B). The HHI concentration index stands at 1572, indicating a Moderate market.

The EU exports PLASTICS AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip and other flat shapes, of plastics, whether or not in rolls to 10 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom remains the largest client (17.0%, €1.9B), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇨🇳 China.

Within the EU, the leading importers of PLASTICS AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip and other flat shapes, of plastics, whether or not in rolls are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇧🇪 Belgium. 🇩🇪 Germany accounts for 24.9% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were stable (-2.4%) and exports stable (-2.6%) compared to the previous year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of PLASTICS AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip and other flat shapes, of plastics, whether or not in rolls to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of PLASTICS AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip and other flat shapes, of plastics, whether or not in rolls (NC8 3919) is 🇨🇳 China, accounting for 24.9% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for PLASTICS AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip and other flat shapes, of plastics, whether or not in rolls?

The extra-EU trade balance for PLASTICS AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip and other flat shapes, of plastics, whether or not in rolls (NC8 3919) is €3.0B over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €8.4B, exports: €11.4B).

How much does the EU import of PLASTICS AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip and other flat shapes, of plastics, whether or not in rolls?

The EU imported €8.4B of PLASTICS AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip and other flat shapes, of plastics, whether or not in rolls (NC8 3919) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 977.3M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of PLASTICS AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip and other flat shapes, of plastics, whether or not in rolls?

The weighted average import price of PLASTICS AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip and other flat shapes, of plastics, whether or not in rolls (NC8 3919) is €8.64/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most PLASTICS AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip and other flat shapes, of plastics, whether or not in rolls?

The leading EU member state importer of PLASTICS AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip and other flat shapes, of plastics, whether or not in rolls (NC8 3919) is 🇩🇪 Germany, accounting for 24.9% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were stable (-2.4%) and exports stable (-2.6%) compared to the previous year.

1	🇨🇳 China	€2.1B	24.9%	454.3M kg
2	🇺🇸 United States	€2.0B	23.4%	77.0M kg
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€1.5B	18.2%	139.0M kg
4	🇰🇷 South Korea	€549.1M	6.5%	40.0M kg
5	🇯🇵 Japan	€334.6M	4.0%	10.8M kg
6	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€307.5M	3.6%	18.8M kg
7	🇹🇼 Taiwan	€84.5M	1.0%	17.2M kg
8	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€30.2M	0.4%	6.2M kg
9	🇽🇸 XS	€24.8M	0.3%	8.9M kg
10	🇮🇳 India	€17.8M	0.2%	7.2M kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€1.9B	17.0%	267.8M kg
2	🇺🇸 United States	€1.4B	12.1%	108.6M kg
3	🇨🇳 China	€978.0M	8.6%	56.7M kg
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€886.8M	7.8%	65.7M kg
5	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€778.9M	6.8%	126.5M kg
6	🇳🇴 Norway	€47.7M	0.4%	3.7M kg
7	🇲🇦 Morocco	€39.6M	0.3%	6.4M kg
8	🇦🇺 Australia	€33.8M	0.3%	8.3M kg
9	🇩🇿 Algeria	€26.1M	0.2%	4.6M kg
10	🇮🇸 Iceland	€17.0M	0.1%	767K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€2.1B	454.3Mt	€4.63/kg	30.2%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€2.0B	77.0Mt	€25.65/kg	28.4%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€1.5B	139.0Mt	€11.05/kg	22.1%
4	🇰🇷 South Korea	€549.1M	40.0Mt	€13.72/kg	7.9%
5	🇯🇵 Japan	€334.6M	10.8Mt	€30.88/kg	4.8%
6	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€307.5M	18.8Mt	€16.36/kg	4.4%
7	🇹🇼 Taiwan	€84.5M	17.2Mt	€4.91/kg	1.2%
8	🇹🇷 Turkey	€30.2M	6.2Mt	€4.90/kg	0.4%
9	🇽🇸 XS	€24.8M	8.9Mt	€2.80/kg	0.4%
10	🇮🇳 India	€17.8M	7.2Mt	€2.47/kg	0.3%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€1.9B	267.8Mt	€7.26/kg	31.7%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€1.4B	108.6Mt	€12.74/kg	22.5%
3	🇨🇳 China	€978.0M	56.7Mt	€17.24/kg	15.9%
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€886.8M	65.7Mt	€13.49/kg	14.5%
5	🇹🇷 Turkey	€778.9M	126.5Mt	€6.16/kg	12.7%
6	🇳🇴 Norway	€47.7M	3.7Mt	€12.72/kg	0.8%
7	🇲🇦 Morocco	€39.6M	6.4Mt	€6.22/kg	0.6%
8	🇦🇺 Australia	€33.8M	8.3Mt	€4.08/kg	0.6%
9	🇩🇿 Algeria	€26.1M	4.6Mt	€5.66/kg	0.4%
10	🇮🇸 Iceland	€17.0M	767Kt	€22.15/kg	0.3%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€2.1B	454.3Mt	€4.63/kg	30.2%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€2.0B	77.0Mt	€25.65/kg	28.4%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€1.5B	139.0Mt	€11.05/kg	22.1%
4	🇰🇷 South Korea	€549.1M	40.0Mt	€13.72/kg	7.9%
5	🇯🇵 Japan	€334.6M	10.8Mt	€30.88/kg	4.8%
6	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€307.5M	18.8Mt	€16.36/kg	4.4%
7	🇹🇼 Taiwan	€84.5M	17.2Mt	€4.91/kg	1.2%
8	🇹🇷 Turkey	€30.2M	6.2Mt	€4.90/kg	0.4%
9	🇽🇸 XS	€24.8M	8.9Mt	€2.80/kg	0.4%
10	🇮🇳 India	€17.8M	7.2Mt	€2.47/kg	0.3%

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